Multiple Primary Malignant Tumours

Authors

  • Sajad Ahmad Salati Professor of Surgery, Unaizah College of Medicine & Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
  • Amjaad Alkhezzi Teaching Assistant, Department of Surgery, Unaizah College of Medicine & Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
  • Mohammad Ahmed Elmuttalut Assistant Professor of Community Medicine, Al-Rayan National College of Medicine, Al-Madina Al-Munawara, Saudi Arabia
  • Muhammad Munir Memon Assistant Professor of Surgery, Qassim College of Medicine, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
  • Mushhood Memon Resident Internal Medicine, St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30683/1927-7229.2023.12.09

Keywords:

Multiple primary malignant tumours, synchronous, metachronous, prognosis, survival, hormones

Abstract

Two or more histologically distinct malignancies in one individual are termed as multiple primary malignant tumours (MPMT). The incidence of these cases has been rising over the past few decades, primarily due to improved methods for cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. They can show up as metachronous lesions later on or synchronously with the index malignancy. The precise aetiology is still unknown; however, a number of epidemiological variables have been proposed as potential risk factors. Modern imaging techniques are very helpful in the diagnosing process. Physician awareness is essential in order to raise suspicions about the potential for MPMT and to conduct appropriate investigations. There are currently no universal protocols based on evidence; instead, management is empirical and dependent on the judgments made by interdisciplinary teams.

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2023-12-11

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Salati, S. A., Alkhezzi, A., Elmuttalut, M. A., Memon, M. M., & Memon, M. (2023). Multiple Primary Malignant Tumours. Journal of Analytical Oncology, 12, 77–83. https://doi.org/10.30683/1927-7229.2023.12.09

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